Michigan Park, Washington D.C.

Name: Michigan Park
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#1004 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Michigan Park is a neighborhood in Ward 5 of Northeast Washington, D.C. in the Upper Northeast area element. The boundaries of Michigan Park and North Michigan Park neighborhoods are contested due to the history of racial disparity between the two, but in general Michigan Park is considered to be contained between South Dakota Avenue to the west, Eastern Avenue to the east, Galloway Street NE to the north and Taylor Street NE to the South. Both neighborhoods are in DC Neighborhood Cluster 20 along with the University Heights neighborhood. Michigan Park is home to two established Civic Associations: the North Michigan Park Civic Association which has its established boundaries that include both Michigan Park and North Michigan Park and the Queens Chapel Civic Association. The Queens Chapel association meets regularly at Union Wesley African Methodist Zion Church and its boundaries are between 16th Street NE and Webster Street NE to the north, Michigan Avenue NE to the south, and South Dakota Avenue NE to the west. ()

Coordinates: 38°56'54"N, 76°59'9"W

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Northeast Washington (Michigan Park)Washington D.C. United States

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Michigan Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Franciscan Monastery, Our Mother of Africa Chapel.

1.3 miSW
Nation’s largest Roman Catholic church
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C.
34 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a large Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located in Washington, D.C. United States, on 400 Michigan Avenue NE adjacent the Catholic University of America.
1.3 miW
Cemetery
United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C.
33 min walk • United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, in Washington, D.C. is located next to the Armed Forces Retirement Home. It is one of only two national cemeteries administered by the Department of the Army, the other being Arlington National Cemetery.
0.7 miS
Peaceful public garden with weekly tours
Franciscan Monastery, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is a Franciscan complex at 14th and Quincy Streets in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C.
1.3 miSW
Church
Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Washington D.C.
34 min walk • The Our Mother of Africa Chapel is a shrine housed in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It was built in the 1990s after a fundraising appeal sponsored by the National Black Catholic Congress, and was dedicated in 1997.
1.1 miSW
Bridge
Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
28 min walk • The Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, also known as the Michigan Avenue Bridge, carries Michigan Avenue over the CSX and Metrorail railroad tracks. The Brookland-CUA Metro Station is located below the bridge as well. It lies in the University Heights neighborhood in the northeastern part of Washington, D.C.
1.1 miS
Greek Revival architecture
Brooks Mansion, Washington D.C.
30 min walk • Brooks Mansion is a Greek Revival plantation house and Category II Landmark. It is located at 901 Newton Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood, next to the Brookland–CUA.
0.9 miS
Theater
Newton Theater, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • The Newton Theater is located at 3601 12th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood. The Art Deco building was designed by John Jacob Zink and opened on July 29, 1937.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Brookland, Washington D.C.
30 min walk • Brookland is a neighborhood located in the Northeast quadrant of Washington, D.C. It is best known for its numerous Catholic institutions, including schools, religious communities, shrines, institutes, and other organizations built and based around the Catholic University of America.
1.2 miSW
Museum, History museum
Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington D.C.
30 min walk • The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a national shrine in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It is a place of prayer for Catholics and welcomes people of all faiths.
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum
American Poetry Museum, Washington D.C.
30 min walk • The American Poetry Museum is a museum dedicated to American poetry, located in Brookland, Washington, D.C. United States. The museum was founded in 2004. As well as a traditional museum role, APM also provides a community meeting place.
~480 ftS
Neighbourhood
North Michigan Park, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • North Michigan Park is a neighborhood located in Ward 5 of Northeast Washington, D.C. North Michigan Park is contained between Eastern Avenue N.E. to the east, Gallatin Street N.E. to the north, Michigan Avenue N.E. to the south, and South Dakota Avenue N.E. to the west.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Michigan Park?

Nearby attractions include North Michigan Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Saint Anselm's Abbey, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Riggs Park, Washington D.C. (16 min walk), Franciscan Monastery, Washington D.C. (19 min walk).

How to get to Michigan Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Michigan Park:

Bus

J • Lines: E4 (22 min walk)
H • Lines: F6, K2 (22 min walk)

Metro

Fort Totten • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (24 min walk)
West Hyattsville • Lines: Gr, Yl (26 min walk)